70% of Americans agree basic scientific research that advances the frontiers of knowledge, even if it brings no immediate benefits, is necessary and should be supported by the federal government.

80% of Americans say it’s important that elected officials at all levels listen to advice from scientists.

A plurality (44%) say they’re willing to pay more in taxes if they were certain that all of the money would be spent on additional medical research, and more than half (53%) say it’s important to make the R&D tax credit permanent.

75% of Americans agree that research has benefits their family’s health.